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Outreach Services work with victims and survivors in the community.

Please contact Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) if you live anywhere in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough and would like advice or support.  DASS supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse of any gender identity and any sexual orientation. 

Telephone 0300 373 1073  (freephone)

email DASSreferrals@impakt.org.uk 

 

Male Victims
 
B-United is a project from Peterborough Women’s Aid that offers short term & long-term support to men, whether they have children or not, in all areas of Cambridgeshire - including Peterborough, Huntingdon and Fenland.

The worker will be able to provide support via telephone, email, text/WhatsApp or virtually through Microsoft Teams/ Zoom. They can offer emotional support, practical support, support with court & other meetings and access to a specialist domestic abuse counsellor.

The project also offers support and guidance to professionals who want to learn more about domestic abuse and how it affects male victims.

You can contact 01733 894964 or email referrals@wa-support.co.uk

Website B-United | Peterborough Women's Aid (peterboroughwomensaid.co.uk)

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Libraries Safe Spaces 

All Cambridgeshire and Peterborough libraries offer access to computers so that people can contact domestic abuse support services without their searches being traced.   

The following libraries can provide a private room and telephone to do this:

Cambridgeshire Libraries

  • Cambridge Central
  • Clay Farm
  • Ely
  • Huntingdon
  • March
  • St Ives
  • St Neots
  • Sawston
  • Wisbech
  • Ramsey
Peterborough Libraries:
  • Bretton Library
  • Peterborough Central Library
  • Dogsthorpe Library
  • Hampton Library
  • Orton Library
  • Werrington Library

 

Survivor support and recovery programmes

There are a number of programmes for survivors running across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, please visit this page on our website Welcome to Cambridgeshire DASV Partnership (cambsdasv.org.uk)

Please note that some programmes accept referrals from professionals only, the referral information is included on the page.

Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub

The Victims and Witness Hub provide emotional and practical support to standard risk domestic abuse victims. Where there is a need for specialist DV support they will refer, or signpost (depending on the circumstances) to specialist services.

The Hub can be contacted on 0800 781 6818 (8.00am – 7.00pm, Monday to Friday and 9.00am – 5.00pm on Saturdays) or via email victimandwitnesshub@cambs.police.uk. Further information about the support they can provide, the process for getting support and useful organisations is available on their website. 

The Hub is a free service offered by Cambridgeshire Constabulary which can provide support for anyone affected by crime whether reported or not. The Hub is made up of skilled Victim and Witness Care Co-ordinators who will discuss your needs and agree a tailored support package with you based on your specific needs and personal circumstances. This will cover a range of practical and emotional support that you can receive including organising face to face support from a trained Victims’ Hub Community Volunteer and help to access other external support organisations.

Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service (IDVA Service)
If you are felt to be at high risk of harm from domestic abuse, a professional such as a Social Worker or Police can refer your case to the IDVA Service.  An IDVA provides short-term, one-to-one support to help keep you, and any children you have, safe.
 
IDVAs can help with issues around housing, benefits, liaising with police and signposting to legal support.  We have IDVAs who speak a range of languages, as well as those who support young people subjected to abuse in their own intimate relationships.  We also have IDVAs who work closely with Health agencies and Housing providers.  
 
IDVAs are independent from other agencies such as police and social care, although they can liaise with these agencies at your request.  An IDVA will work with you to develop a safety plan which can include safety measures in your home or support with moving to somewhere safer.
 
You cannot self-refer to the IDVA Service, all referrals have to come from a professional.